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Mike Feir shares his advice for blind consumers shopping online including how unboxing videos beat star reviews for product satisfaction every time. Fern Lulham uncovers how Gary Chapman's concept of the Five Love Languages can help you give and receive love more effectively. An On-demand accessible taxi service is likely to be permanent after a successful trial, Laura Bain has that story on The Buzz. Keeping your kitchen in optimal condition involves more than just regular cleaning; it also requires timely replacements of essential items. Mary Mammoliti tells us what to replace and how often. Microsoft announced a modular video game controller kit that lets Xbox gamers with disabilities customize their controllers, we learn more with Markus McKraken on Accessible Gaming. Joining us on today's Roundtable chat to flip through a variety of topics and share his takes on the matters is Jim Krysko, Content Development Specialist in Edmonton, Alberta.
Joining us on today's Roundtable chat to flip through a variety of topics and share his takes on the matters is Jim Krysko, Content Development Specialist in Edmonton, Alberta.
On this week's roundtable we're joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko.
Audible recently released the second instalment to the Sherlock Holmes universe. Michael Feir will give us his thoughts on The Silent Order. A hospital charged a family over a thousand dollars even though a doctor never showed up. Grant Hardy has more on this bizarre story on What in the World. It's the season of giving thanks, and it turns out humans have been doing it for a long, long time. Bill Shackelton tells us more about this on The Buzz. Nothing screams the holidays like curling up on the couch, watching a movie, and eating some delicious snacks. Mary Mammoliti stops by to tell us about some of her favourite holiday snack idea's. We speak with Zoe McQuinn to learn about the Science Gallery at the Manitoba Museum. On this week's roundtable we're joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko.
On our weekly roundtable we welcome back Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko.
We continue our discussion with Michael Feir about the Apple Wanderlust event. This week we dive into the new iPhones (7:16). A woman was rescued from an outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve her Apple Watch. Jeff Ryman has more on this during (21:25) What in the World. Some theatre venues are offering ways to beat the post pandemic blues. Bill Shackleton explains on The Buzz (36:10). Chef Mary Mammoliti joins us to talk about make ahead snacks for those busy weeks (51:25). We chat with Isobel Myhill-Jones, Graphics and Display Technician at the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, about this natural history museum (1:05:02). On our weekly roundtable we welcome back Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (1:19:18).
Let's get into some game play! Baseball pennant races are heating up and the NFL season is right around the corner. Freddie Coleman of ESPN joins us to talk about this and more (12:36). We have another edition of the roundtable. This week we're joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (23:13).
The June 8 performance of Encantado by Brazilian choreographer Lia Rodrigues is offered with live audio description. Montreal Community Reporter, Mathieu Rochette has all the details (12:28). Susan Techner with Fighting Blindness Canada chats to us about Walk for Sight Calgary (27:17). We have our weekly roundtable with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (45:40).
How can you perfectly cook your steak? Mary Mammoliti stops by to give us some tips (0:00). With International Workers Day around the corner, we discuss the history of the labour movement with Christine Malec (13:27). We have our weekly roundtable with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (27:33).
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech shares tips on how to have your tech prepared in case of emergencies (23:24). And we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with regular contestants Karen Magee and Alex Smyth and special guest Jim Krysko (41:09).
What are some do's and don'ts of cast iron pans? Mary Mammoliti joins us to tell us more (1:11). In January we chatted with Lindsay Yazzolino from AstroAccess. Now she's back on to describe her weightless research flight with a crew of people with disabilities from around the world (12:47). On our weekly roundtable, we're joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (27:37).
In the second hour of the show: Nelson Rego from Cool Blind Tech stops by to highlight some new features from Microsoft's Ability Summit (19:04), and the Weekly News Quiz returns with special guests Jim Krysko and Cassandra Chaddock taking on Alex Smyth (39:59).
In the second hour of the show, Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes “Cyrus,” a new tag kit to help identify your beauty care products (17:24). And contestants Karen Magee, Mike Ross and Jim Krysko battle it out in another edition of the weekly news quiz (35:08).
In the second hour of NOW with Dave Brown: Nelson Rego describes a new authentication method called OneButtonPIN (20:10). Plus, contestants Bruce Baklarian, Alex Smyth and Jim Krysko compete in another edition of the weekly news quiz (39:54).
We get for our Food segment with Mary Mammoliti of Kitchen Confession. Today we're talking with Mary about what's happening in food this week, including greedflation (0:25). We have our monthly Curious Minds segment with Christine Malec. Today we're talking about Open AI Chat bot, an interactive artificial intelligence that's been getting a lot of attention recently (13:35). Plus, this week on the Roundtable we're joined by Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko (27:58).
We discuss trending headlines with Reporter Grant Hardy. On In the Know, Margrett Weldon tells us about The Forgiveness Project, an initiative that aims to help both victims and perpetrators of crime rebuild their lives after trauma. Alberta's first accessible outdoor rink grabs a Certified Gold rating from the Rick Hansen Foundation. We learn more with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko. Bill Shackleton joins us for the Wednesday edition of The Buzz. We learn how to deal with inflation in our monthly conversation with Certified Financial Planner, Ryan Chin. Reporter Grant Hardy returns with some quirky stories on What in the World.
Alberta's first accessible outdoor rink grabs a Certified Gold rating from the Rick Hansen Foundation. We learn more with Content Development Specialist, Jim Krysko.
Jim Krysko tells you all about the newly proposed accessibility legislation in Saskatchewan. He also describes sit-ski camp in Canmore, Alberta.
Jim Krysko tells you all about the newly proposed accessibility legislation in Saskatchewan. Community reporter Elizabeth Mohler shares details about the ‘State of Schools' tour by the National Educational Association of Disabled Students. Marc Aflalo tells us about the Canadian Paediatric Society's new screentime guidelines for toddlers. And Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the Netflix limited series “The Inside Man starring Stanley Tucci. This is the November 28, 2022 episode.
Nunavut and Ontario join federal effort to boost number of organ and tissue donors. Grant Hardy has more on this in his health headlines. The Sky is the Limit Youth Organization has a special upcoming anniversary. We learn more about the organization and its mission with Margrett Weldon. Canadian Blind Hockey hosted the Western Regional Tournament in Calgary last weekend. Jim Krysko fills us in on the event. It's the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton! What is employee engagement, and how does it differ from just liking your job? Elysia Yardley explains. We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Grant Hardy, on What in the World.
Canadian Blind Hockey hosted the Western Regional Tournament in Calgary last weekend. Jim Krysko fills us in on the event.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Marcia Yale AEBC tells you all about their conference for International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Lawrence Gunther reflects on some of the takeaways from COP27, the United Nations's climate change conference. The RNIB has recently recognizes Samsung's smart TVs for their accessibility to users, Nelson Rego fills you in on the story. Author Dr. Stephen F. Knott discusses his book “Coming to Terms with John F. Kennedy.” And, we have another edition our weekly news quiz with Mike Ross, Karen Magee and Jim Krysko. This is the November 22, 2022 episode.
We have another edition our weekly news quiz with Mike Ross, Karen Magee and Jim Krysko. From the November 22, 2022 episode.
AMI Content Development Specialist Jim Krysko joins us on Voices; we discuss his passion for video editing, comedy, and camping in the Rockies.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge from the Canadian Press reflects on the latest news making headlines in Canada. Denis Boudreau shares tips on making your social media posts accessible and inclusive. Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix thriller “Lou: starring Allison Janney. Marc Aflalo chats about Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends in canada! And, Jim Krysko describes a newly launched pilot program in Manitoba that aims to close gap in services for adults with disabilities. This is the November 14, 2022 episode.
Jim Krysko describes a newly launched pilot program in Manitoba that aims to close gap in services for adults with disabilities. From the November 14, 2022 episode.
A researcher is aiming to boost mental health support for farmers in Alberta. Jim Krysko brings us up to speed on this initiative.
On In The Know, Margrett Weldon highlights two inclusive touring initiatives. A researcher is aiming to boost mental health support for farmers in Alberta. Jim Krysko brings us up to speed on this initiative. It's the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton! November 14 is recognized as World Diabetes Day by Health Canada. Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe answers our questions about Diabetes. We flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Grant Hardy, on What in the World.
It's another edition of the News Quiz with Mike Ross, Karen Magee, and Jim Krysko. From the November 1, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Dr. Jen Rinaldi will tell us about how Ontario Tech University is hosting speaker series called Disability Research from the Ground Up. Accessibility Reporter Meagan Gillmore shares findings from the report on the Canadian Council of the Blind continuing to research the impact of the pandemic on vision health. Guide Dog access denial remains a pressing issue, Louise Levesque Burley has an update on a personal experience. Nelson Rego explains how to setup bedtime mode on Android 13. And, another edition of the News Quiz with Mike Ross, Karen Magee, and Jim Krysko. This is the November 1, 2022 episode.
Michelle McQuigge of The Canadian Press dropped by to discuss some of the weekend's big news stories including, solidarity protests with people in Iran were held across Canada over the weekend. Kelly Bron Johnson discussed the importance of employees getting time off or even paid time off in order to rest and truly disconnect from their work life. We dabbled in some Halloween-style creepy content as Amy Amantea reviewed the Netflix series, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Marc Afflalo showed off the Meta Quest Pro virtual reality headset. And Jim Krysko dropped by to talk about the Saskatchewan government announcing nearly $11 million in funding to Disability Employment and Career Services as well as what a Saskatchewan disability advocate told politicians on a recent trip to Parliament Hill. This is the October 31, 2022 episode.
Jim Krysko dropped by to talk about the Saskatchewan government announcing nearly $11 million in funding to Disability Employment and Career Services as well as what a Saskatchewan disability advocate told politicians on a recent trip to Parliament Hill. From the October 31, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge joins us to discuss the headlines making news, including the inquiry into the use of The Emergencies Act. Denis Boudreau stops by to discuss the process of improving accessibility in the digital space. Amy Amantea gets into the Halloween spirit with a horror movie review. She shares her thoughts on the film, “Mr. Harrigan's Phone”.Marc Afflalo discusses the idea of a smartphone that can last 10 years, and if the Fairphone 4 is the device to do it. And, Jim Krysko shares a story of a young girl with a rare genetic disorder experienced the train trip of a lifetime earlier this month. This is the October 17, 2022 episode.
Jim Krysko shares a story of a young girl with a rare genetic disorder experienced the train trip of a lifetime earlier this month. He also talks about Calgary receiving federal funding for inclusive infrastructure upgrades. From the October 17, 2022 episode.
A retired farmer in Saskatchewan provided specialized equipment for a younger farmer with a disability. Jim Krysko fills us in on the story.
Why are some people are renouncing ambition in the workplace? What are they embracing instead? Grant Hardy tells us in his headlines segment. When it comes to air travel, how can we get an improvement on our seats without paying extra money? Margrett Weldon answers on In The Know. A retired farmer in Saskatchewan provided specialized equipment for a younger farmer with a disability. Jim Krysko fills us in on the story. It's the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton! Why are emergency rooms closing across Ontario? Registered Nurse Leslie Depoe gives us background and perspective on the public health crisis in the province. Northeastern's law school sent out 4,000 acceptance letters by mistake. Grant Hardy let's us know these awkward details in What in the World.
Jim Krysko shares a recap of the annual Citizen Walk About that took place in Lethbridge, Alberta. He also describes Saskatchewan's new benefit to support people with housing needs. From the October 3, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the criminal charges facing former senator Don Meredith. Kelly Bron Johnson chats about National Disability Employment month. Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix action-thriller "End of the Road." Marc Aflalo from Double Tap TV describes a couple of Amazon's newest devices include the Halo Rise. Jim Krysko shares a recap of the annual Citizen Walk About that took place in Lethbridge, Alberta. This is the October 3, 2022 episode.
Why should workplace bullying should be treated as a public health issue? Grant Hardy dives into this in his health headlines. On In The Know: Margrett Weldon shares tips for travel readiness, and takes us through picking the right backpack for the journey. The University of Manitoba has announced their latest writer in residence. Jim Krysko shares more. It's the Wednesday edition of Buzz With Bill with Producer Bill Shackleton! President and CEO of Fighting Blindness Canada, Doug Earl, shares important updates on the access to Luxturna Gene Therapy in Canada. Let's flip through quirky stories from around the globe with Grant Hardy, on What in the World.
The University of Manitoba has announced their latest writer in residence. Jim Krysko shares more.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, With the Queen being laid to rest, we discuss some of the news implications surrounding the funeral with Michelle McQuigge. Denis Boudreau discusses the pros and cons of AI language translators. Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix romantic comedy "Wedding Season." Marc Aflalo describes Apple's new iPhone 14! And, the federal government is working on a new retrofitting project in Winkler, Manitoba. Jim Krsko fills you in the story. This is the September 19, 2022 episode.
The federal government is working on a new retrofitting project in Winkler, Manitoba. Jim Krysko fills you in the story. From the September 19, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, NHL Historian Liam Maguire reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union. Lawrence Gunther chats about the rise in remote work benefits and explores what it would take for companies to make employees return back to the office. Shaini Saravanamuthu shares tips for guests attending weddings this fall season. Nelson Rego of Cool Blind Tech describes some new accessibility features available for the iPhone 14. And, we have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants: Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Jim Krysko. This is the September 13, 2022 episode.
We have another edition of the weekly news quiz with contestants: Karen Magee, Alex Smyth and Jim Krysko. From the September 13, 2022 episode.
Jim Krysko shares the details of an Edmonton-based talent agency's goal to bring more disability representation into the fashion industry. He also explains how Winnipeg Transit is making its service more inclusive for people with disabilities in his Western Regional Report. From the August 22, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the latest news making headlines including the water shortage in Iqaluit. Digital accessibility specialist Denis Boudreau explains how to use accessibility checkers on software programs. In his Western regional report, Jim Krysko describes an Edmonton-based talent agency that is aiming to bring more disability representation into the fashion industry. Marc Aflalo gives you the lowdown on Google's Search AI which plans to improve the quality of their ‘feature snippets.' And Amy Amantea reviews the Netflix series “Keep Breathing.” This is the August 22, 2022 episode.
In his Western regional report, Jim Krysko describes a series of new inclusive playgrounds available in Calgary. From the August 8, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of The Canadian Press discusses the latest news making headlines in the country. Workplace accessibility specialist Kelly Bron Johnson explains how employers can make team building activities inclusive and accessible to staff members. Marc Aflalo of Double Tap TV gives us the details on how Canada's largest telecom companies are in a race to provide the highest speed internet possible in the country. In his Western regional report, Jim Krysko describes a series of new inclusive playgrounds available in Calgary. And, film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on “The Gray Man” starring Ryan Gosling. This is the August 8, 2022 episode.
Today on NOW with Dave Brown, Michelle McQuigge of the Canadian Press discusses the ramifications of Friday's Rogers network outage that continue to cascade. Marc Aflalo of Double Tap Canada examines the technology component of the Rogers outage. In his Western regional report, Jim Krysko describes a new take on the play “Richard III.” Workplace accessibility specialist Kelly Bron Johnson discusses the relevancy of business travel. And film reviewer Amy Amantea shares her commentary on the romance flick “Love and Gelato.” This is the July 11, 2022 episode.
In his Western regional report, Jim Krysko describes a new take on the play “Richard III.” He also shares a story about a Saskatoon woman who is working to bring her friend with cerebral palsy over from Ukraine. From the July 11, 2022 episode.